Vilnius University Culture Centre unites 15 art groups - choirs, orchestras, theaters, dance groups and ensembles.
The main aim of the Centre is to offer services to the community of the University, i.e. to create and maintain its cultural educational spread and provide the opportunity of artistic self-expression and development of a creative personality for university students, employees and graduates.
The most important tasks of the Centre are to keep and foster University’s cultural, artistic and spiritual traditions, to plan and coordinate the work of artistic collectives, to allow the artistic and estetic development of students and represent the University throughout the country and abroad. The Centre organises concerts, plays and other events for students, employees, the society, carries out University holidays, commemorations, organises festivals, forums, creative seminars, etc. The groups of the Centre take part in Lithuanian and foreign song celebrations, international festivals, where they often become laureates, winning prizes and diplomas and in that way resounding the Vilnius University’s name all over the world.
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Below you will find information about the admission of New Members to Vilnius University Student Art Groups in 2024.
Academic Mixed Choir GAUDEAMUS
How the admission process goes?
The selection process for the choir is uncomplicated - one will have to repeat short melodies.
This year, boys are especially encouraged to join: there is a shortage of tenors and basses, so we are accepting those with less choral experience.
We cannot accept too many girls, so as not to create a big imbalance between the voices, i.e. not too many sopranos and altos compared to tenors and basses.
Admission of new members
September 4 - 18:30
September 9 - 18:30
September 11 - 18:30
V. Krėvės auditorium, Faculty of Filology, Universiteto st. 5
Minimal requirements
The most important requirements for joining the choir are two: to be able to sing and to be able to attend rehearsals twice a week - Mondays and Wednesdays at 19:00.
For more information, contact
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Girl Choir VIRGO
How the admission process goes?
The selection process for the choir is uncomplicated - one will have to repeat short melodies.
In the girls' choir, there is no need to worry about voice imbalance, so we can accept more girls, including those with less choral experience.
Admission of new members
September 3 - 18:30*
V. Krėvės auditorium, Faculty of Filology, Universiteto st. 5
*Admission of new members is open throughout the whole year: on Tuesdays and Thursdays before rehearsals.
Minimal requirements
The most important requirements for joining the choir are two: to be able to sing and to be able to attend rehearsals twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 19:00.
For more information, contact
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VU Jazz Voices
The Culture Centre of Vilnius University invites you to join the musical project "VU JAZZ VOICES". The project aims to bring together talented members of the university community who share a love of jazz and swing music, who would like to develop their vocal skills and create a special musical programme to amaze the university.
How the admission process goes?
During the admission, you will be asked to repeat a few melodies and beginner exercises. Reading music from a sheet is not necessary, but it is a great advantage.
Admission of new members
September 10 - 17:00
VU Business school auditorium, Saulėtekio av. 22
Please fill out this form to participate in the admission.
Minimal requirements
We invite everyone who has at least minimal singing or musical experience to join.
For more information, contact
Lindy Hop Dance Group
How the admission process goes?
There is a 15-20 minute dance training session where coordination, rhythmicity and stage presence are assessed. You can also perform your own freestyle dance performance (advantage).
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear (athletic shoes or dancing shoes) during auditions and training.
Admission of new members
September 23 - 18:30
September 25 - 18:30
For more information, contact
Improv Studio
How the admission process goes?
Theatre improvisation is a series of thousands of theatrical games that develop our communicative skills and our ability to speak persuasively, reasonably and without stress in different situations. Improvisation develops all the skills needed for teamwork, exams and defences, and leadership.
No theatrical experience or special acting talents are required at all if you want to join in and have fun exploring yourself and others. During this creative process, you will be amazed at how much humour, freedom and creativity there is in all of us. You will experience how much ideas and inspiration can come from the person next to you.
Admission of new members
September 19 - 19:00
„Morgas“, VU Central palace, Universiteto st. 3
HOW TO FIND US?
For more information, contact
Kinetic Theatre
How the admission process goes?
On arrival at the audition, students fill in a questionnaire with their details and dance and/or theatre experience (if any, but not essential). They are then taught a dance combination, which they then demonstrate in several separate groups. Attention is also paid to the ability to remember or technically perform the combination, but the most important thing is to see the student's ability to relax while moving, to feel comfortable on stage, to feel the music and to improvise.
Admission of new members
September 10 - 18:30
September 12 - 18:30
Teatre Hall, Universiteto st. 3
Please fill out this form to participate in the admission.
Minimal requirements
Students who want to join must be willing to learn about their bodies through movement, be open to new things and be willing to dedicate part of their time to kinetic theatre.
For more information, contact
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Chamber Orchestra
How the admission process goes?
The selection process is curated by artistic director and concertmasters. We ask you to play one of your favourite pieces you have learnt, as well as an easy part from the orchestral repertoire to test your sight-reading ability. This process is necessary not only to assess a member's suitability, but also to assess their place in the orchestra.
Admission of new members
New members are welcome throughout September, on Mondays and Fridays at 19:00.
IMPORTANT! Before attending the rehearsal, please contact orchestra's Artistic Director Modestas Jankūnas: +370 655 42148 or via the orchestra's Facebook account.
Minimal requirements
Students wishing to play in the orchestra must have graduated music school or have some sort of music education (at least 7 years) and play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, double bass) or piano.
For more information, contact
Wind Orchestra OKTAVA
How the admission process goes?
The selection takes place with the participation of the orchestra's artistic director Albinus Kučinskas. There is no need for an additional preparation, because during the audition the director will ask you to play a few simple exercises, do some sight-reading, thus assessing the student's musical level. If the applicant's level is not yet sufficient to join the orchestra immediately, they will be worked with individually in order to speed up the process of joining the orchestra as much as possible.
Admission of new members
Auditions are carried out individually, after prior agreement with the artistic director Albinus Kučinskas (+37068117795)
Or you can sign up here.
Aula Magna, M. K. Čiurlionio st. 21
Minimal requirements
To play in the orchestra, you need to have graduated from a music school or have a good background in playing a wind or percussion instrument, as well as the ability to sight-read music. Solo vocalists are also welcome to join.
Organ Studio UNDA MARIS
How the admission process goes?
During the audition, the candidates have to play one 2, 3 or 4-part piece of music on the organ in a smooth, calm tempo (hands only, no pedals), with the participants and the director observing. The appropriate organ registers will be chosen by the studio organist.
Admission of new members
Admission of new members will be held during rehearsals:
September 10 - 15:30-17:00
September 11 - 15:30-17:00
September 16 - 10:00-12:00
September 17 - 15:30-17:00
September 18 - 15:30-17:00
Aula parva balcony, Universiteto st. 3
Minimal requirements
The organ studio is open to members of the VU community (students, faculty, staff or alumni) who have a background in music literacy and piano and a desire to improve their skills. You may choose from the attached examples or prepare a piece of your own choosing of similar difficulty.
Criteria for evaluation of the performed piece:
Accuracy of the musical text, steadiness of tempo, clarity of pulse, keyboard technique, musicality.
For more information, contact
Song and Dance Ensemble
How the admission process goes?
For more information, visit VU Dance and Song Ensemble website.
Before the admission of new members, students are required to fill out a registration form in order to participate. After filling out the form, they will recieve more detailed information on the dates, times and the admssion procedure.
Admission of new members:
Choir – a student wishing to join the ensemble choir arrives at a specified time before the choir rehearsal. The choir director Dovilė then listens to the student's voice (asks them to sing and perform simple singing exercises), thus determining the range of the student's voice, its further possibilities and their place in the choir (soprano, alto, tenor or bass). After the vocal abilities have been assessed, a joint interview will take place between the director, the existing choir members, and the student.
Orchestra – a student wishing to join the ensemble orchestra arrives a specified time before the orchestra rehearsal. Artistic director Eugenijus and orchestra director Virginija get to know the student, ask where they had played before and invite them to join the rehearsal, i.e. to try to play together with the ensemble orchestra during the rehearsal. This way, the student practices, gets to know the peculiarities of playing in the student ensemble, and if they enjoy themselves during the process, they join the ensemble.
IMPORTANT! It is not necessary to have your own instrument in order to play in the orchestra, the ensemble will provide them (except for birbyne – students must have their own birbynes, and if you play the kanklės, having your own kanklės is an advantage).
Dance group – a student wishing to join the ensemble dance group comes to the dance group auditions at the appointed time. Auditions are held only on the designated days and times. The student must arrive earlier in order to have time to change and prepare for the audition, put on comfortable clothes for dancing (skirts are necessary for girls), wear comfortable shoes. You can change in the bathroom or in Aula itself. Then the directors of the dance group, Indrė and Albertas, will ask them to perform simple dance steps, folk dance combinations or spins. One pair of ensemble members will present the steps to the studenta during auditions. After passing the first round of selections, they are invited to attend the final selection.
Admission of new members
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September 10 September 12 |
| Audition for choir | 18:00 h | 344 aud. |
| Audition for orchestra | 18:30 h | 350 aud. |
| Audition for dance group | 18:00 h* | Aula Magna stage |
*by that time you'll need to have changed into dance clothes and done some exercise
Aula Magna, M. K. Čiurlionio st. 21
Minimal requirements
In any group, the most important thing is not the amount of experience, but a great desire to improve, learn and be part of an ensemble!
To the choir - singing experience in a choir or solo.
To the orchestra - knowing how to play a musical instrument. At the moment, the orchestra is in dire need of skrabalai and drum players!
To the dance - experience of dancing folk or other dance styles.
Open rehearsal
If you are still doubt whether you want to join us and would like to see what we do during rehearsals with your own eyes, register for an open rehearsal and experience what it means to be an ensemble member for an evening!
An open rehearsal will take place on September 5, 18:00 in Aula Magna of VU Culture Center.
Folk Ensemble RATILIO
How the admission process goes?
Selection process:
1) introduction (preferably in dialect);
2) performance of a song (preferably a Lithuanian folk song);
3) repetition of the rhythmic structure (clapping or tapping);
4) feeling the rhythm in the dance (walking in a circle together, performing steps of different dances);
5) playing a musical instrument of their choice (for those who are willing and/or able to play).
Admission of new members
September 9 - 18:00
Aula Magna, M. K. Čiurlionio st. 21
Minimal requirements
Have musical sense and a sense of rhythm.
Advantage: the ability to play a Lithuanian folk instrument (cancan, lumzdel, rag, horn, armonica, etc.)
For more information contact
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Folk Music Group JAUNIMĖLIS
How the admission process goes?
To the dancers' group - the student must arrive early to allow time to change and prepare for the audition - wear comfortable clothes for dancing and comfortable shoes. The leader of the dance group, Gabrielė, will ask you to perform simple dance steps, folk dance combinations or spins. The steps will be presented to the prospective dancers by one pair of dancers during the audition.
To the musicians' group - the artistic director Bronislovas gets to know the student, asks where they have played and invites them to try to play what they know. We invite accordionists, cancellers, birbini players, clarinet players, trumpet players, guitarists, pianists, percussionists, bass guitarists, double bassists to join.
To the singers' group - artistic director Bronislovas asks them to sing simple exercises. The student can sing a learned song of their free choice.
Admission of new members
September 10 - 18:30
September 12 - 18:30
Jaunimėlio dance hall, Saulėtekio av. 9
Minimal requirements
In any chosen group, the most important thing is a great desire to learn, to improve and to be an dedicated ensemble member.
For more information, contact
Tango Studio
How the admission process goes?
You are welcome to join the Tango Studio to learn this dance, so no special experience is necessary.
The most important thing is the desire to learn and the ability to connect.
Tango classes are taught in pairs, but you don't need a partner - you'll learn both roles with different partners during the class.
IMPORTANT! Classes are held in English
Admission of new members
September 9 - 18:00
VU business school 1st auditorium hall, Saulėtekio av. 22
For more information, contact
Become a volunteer!
VU Culture Centre invites students who want to volunteer or do an internship! In our events and activities you will be able to acquire or develop your general competences – cooperation, responsibility, interculturality, problem solving and others. You will also have the opportunity to participate and closely observe cultural events, performances, concerts, contribute to their communication and realization. We promise you a good time and experience!
What are the volunteering (or internship) opportunities at VU Culture Centre?
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In the field of communication (e.g. planning of the centre's public communication, preparation of texts, visuals, videos, improvement of the website, photography or filming, etc.);
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In the field of cultural project management (e.g. generation of ideas, analysis of funding opportunities and presentation to centre employees, preparation of project applications or moderation of preparation, project administration, preparation of reports, etc.);
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In the field of event organization (e.g. the opportunity to contribute to the implementation of the event (or creation: from idea to result), planning of events, conducting of events, preparation of the venue, analysis of results, analysis of service quality, preparation of recommendations, etc.)
We can promise you:
- interesting cultural activities,
- the opportunity to choose a sphere,
- flexible hours,
- opportunities to communicate with talented artists and solve important practical problems,
- an environment open to new ideas.
Send your CV and a short (up to 150 words) cover letter by e-mail. by mail
To inquire about an internship, contact:
Contact Person | Sonata Adomaitiene
Address | M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21, room 347
Tel. | +370 699 36353